Multisensory meter system

摘要

A multisensory meter system is disclosed. The system comprises one main unit and a plurality of remote units. Each remote unit has at least a sensor to measure a physical parameter and wirelessly transmit the measured parameter as a signal to the main unit. The main unit and the remote units have an interface that allows at least one the remote units to be attached to the main unit. When attached, the main unit and the remote unit function as a single meter, and the main unit is capable of receiving signals from the other remote units. In one embodiment, the main unit and the remote units form a mesh network to transmit and receive signals, wherein each remote unit receives signals and transmits said signals. The mesh network may also contain relays. The remote units may measure a number of physical parameters such as relative humidity, temperature, vibration, moisture, electrical current, air speed, voltage and rotational speed. The signals may contain a unique identifier or code, and may be broadcast in unique frequencies.

主权项

1. A multisensory meter system comprising a main unit, a plurality of attachable remote units, and an infrared (IR) camera, wherein:
each attachable remote unit comprises:
a sensor configured to measure a physical parameter,a transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit the measured parameter over a respective wireless signal to the main unit, anda mechanical interface that allows the attachable remote unit to releasably attach to the main unit; the main unit and any one of the attachable remote units are configured to form an integral handheld meter while releasably attached to each other; the main unit is configured to:
receive the measured parameter over a corresponding wireless signal from any one of the attachable remote units;process the measured parameter received from any of the attachable remote units; andwirelessly transmit the measured parameter to the camera; and the IR camera comprises a display and is configured to:
capture an image of a scene;receive the measured parameter wirelessly from the main unit or any one of the attachable remote units; andprocess the captured image based on the measured parameter and/or display the captured image and the measured parameter on the display, wherein the IR camera is separate from the main unit and the attachable remote units; the plurality of attachable remote units comprise at least one attachable remote unit comprising a different type of sensor than any other of the attachable remote units; and each attachable remote unit is configured to transmit its respective wireless signal with a unique identifier or code that identifies at least a type of the measured parameter.